Ever
Ever is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Always, at all times, or eternal.
Origin and history
Ever is an English vocabulary name derived from the word meaning 'always' or 'at all times', originally rooted in Old English *æfre*. Historically used occasionally as a given name or short form of names like Everett, it has gained modern appeal as a unisex nature-adjacent and virtue-style name. In the U.S., it has seen increasing usage in recent years for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,463 babies in the United States have been named Ever since 1880. It ranks #1857 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1044.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.3 %)
- CA (29.1 %)
- NY (7 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- VA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 173 |
| 1990-2000 | 543 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,294 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,332 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,072 |
Famous people named Ever
- Ever Carradine: Actress
Fun facts
- The name directly stems from the Old English word 'æfre', which has meant 'at any time' or 'always' for over a millennium.
- While historically rare, the name Ever has seen a notable rise in U.S. popularity since the 2000s.